Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County…
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central…
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement…
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly…
Latest News
Thursday Night Survival Kit: Mayor’s fundraiser for Men’s Shed
Bridgwater Arts Centre will host a special community event on Thursday, 23 April at 7.30pm, for an evening of live music, entertainment and awareness-raising around…
Thursday Night Survival Kit: Mayor’s fundraiser for Men’s Shed
Bridgwater Arts Centre will host a special community event on Thursday, 23 April at 7.30pm, for an evening of live music, entertainment and awareness-raising around…
News
Friends of Blake Museum Announce Spring Fair
The Friends of Blake Museum will hold their annual Spring Fair on Saturday 14 March 2026, from 10am to 1pm, at Blake Museum, 5 Blake…
Thursday Night Survival Kit: Mayor’s fundraiser for Men’s Shed
Bridgwater Arts Centre will host a special community event on Thursday, 23 April at 7.30pm, for an evening of live music, entertainment and awareness-raising around…
Exceptional Financial Support confirmed for Somerset Council
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have confirmed that Somerset Council’s request for £30m Exceptional Financial Support has been approved in principle. £25m…
Somerset Council Leader describes new SEND proposals as ‘encouraging’
Somerset Council Leader describes new SEND proposals as ‘encouraging’ but warns momentum must be maintained The government set out its proposals for SEND reform today…
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
